Lil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lil Name at a Glance

Name	Lil
Meaning	Diminutive of Lily: Lily flower. Pure. Variant of Lily. The flower lily is a symbol of innocence; purity and beauty.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lil means “Diminutive of Lily: Lily flower. Pure. Variant of Lily. The flower lily is a symbol of innocence; purity and beauty”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lil Name Origin

Our database records Lil under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lil a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lil is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lil

When considering Lil for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.